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RM Medicines Pharmacist Dispensary Manager
Main area: Outpatient Pharmacy
Grade: From £57,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 282-RMM003C-B
Employer: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Marsden Hospital
Town: Chelsea
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Dispensary Manager to join RM Medicines. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading the dispensary team with the aim of delivering a high-quality outpatient pharmacy service to patients at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
RM Medicines is a wholly owned subsidiary, created by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focused on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to patients. Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported to provide expert care to oncology patients and will benefit from training and the learning experiences of working closely with an institute providing outstanding, leading-edge treatment to cancer patients. This post would suit a candidate with Community pharmacy or Outpatient pharmacy management experience.
Main duties of the job
* To lead on the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of a high-quality Outpatient Pharmacy service to patients and users by maintaining a high standard of professionalism and safety in accordance with legislation, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) legislation, applicable Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Professional standards, and recognised good practice.
* To contribute to the optimisation and development of the Outpatient Pharmacy.
* To lead on improvement audits, investigation of errors, and implement identified service improvements when necessary.
* To work collaboratively and supportively with the Site lead and deputise in their absence when necessary.
* Be the responsible Pharmacist as per GPhC regulations when required.
* To contribute to the efficient management and administration of the business.
Working for our organisation
RM Medicines has been set up by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, as a separate entity to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focused on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to their patients. The Royal Marsden is a specialist cancer hospital and together with its principal academic partner, the Institute of Cancer Research, they are ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research. It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education.
Individuals recruited to the RM Medicines team will be supported with a bespoke induction plan including a BOPA Cancer introductory course, to be able to provide expert care to oncology patients in the Outpatient Pharmacy setting. If you are interested in career development, there are a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience.
RMM employees are also offered a range of benefits including:
* Online GP
* Cycle to work scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Blue Light Card discounts
A Dispensary Manager who excels in role will have an opportunity to be selected for enrolment on to a Clinical Diploma.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To ensure that operational requirements of the pharmacy are met for service delivery during operating hours.
* To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to all pharmacy staff working for RM Medicines.
* To provide operational and professional leadership to all staff working in the dispensary within RM Medicines.
* To commit to flexible working patterns (late evenings, weekends & bank holidays) to meet the needs of the patients and service.
* Support with the review and implementation of SOPs, standards, and guidelines.
* To ensure an effective appraisal process for those staff that are directly line managed.
* To be responsible for recruitment, selection, and development of all pharmacy staff, as required.
* To act as the Practice Supervisor for all staff training in the dispensary.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Qualified and registered pharmacist with GPhC
* Clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent
* Specialist certification / further education or equivalent in oncology
* Educational Supervisor Certification or equivalent
Experience
* Significant post-registration pharmacy and management experience
* Experience of delivering education & training to pharmacy staff
* Experience of managing services and people
* Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
* Previous experience working in an Outpatient Pharmacy setting
* Experience of management of change processes and implementation of service development projects
* Experience of mentorship, assessment, and training skills
* Experience with EPIC and Powergate computer systems
Skills
* Ability to lead a team effectively
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively & meet deadlines
* Leadership and team skills – supervision and delegation
* Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
* Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement
* Flexible and able to modify approach to achieve objectives
* Able to deal sensitively with patients and/or healthcare colleagues
* Good presentation and problem-solving skills
* Innovative, ability to initiate ideas for improvement
RM Medicines is a separate entity set up by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, to provide outpatient pharmacy services, focused on ensuring efficient and safe supply of medicines to patients treated at the Royal Marsden.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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